A group of the borough’s most deserving people had a day to remember thanks to a community project with the Concordia Youth Theatre.

A total of 90 guests were invited to spend the day being treated like a VIP as a reward for their hard work giving back to the community.

All of the guests were either nominated or applied for tickets because they felt someone had helped in the community, deserved a day out or just needed a treat to cheer them up.

The special day, which was filled with lots of treats and surprises, began when guests were greeted with VIP passes on lanyards and a goody bag containing a programme for the Youth Theatre’s performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, a pen and two golden coins which could be used get a soft drink, ice cream or a bag of sweets.

Before the VIPs were able to watch the colourful and eye-catching show, they all congregated in the bar area, which was only open for them, and were met by tables full of delicious treats including cakes, doughnuts and crisps, provided by ASDA.

Hinckley’s answer to Justin Beiber - Ryan Hamilton, 18, who is part of Sony signed band Cytota, treated guests to an acoustic performance.

The tickets were provided by Hinckley Rotary Club, which raises thousands of pounds for local charities each year.

One of the guests was 12-year-old Joe Ward, who is a child carer for his mum who suffers from multiple sclerosis.

Joe, who goes to Mount Grace High School, said: “When I found out I was coming I was really excited.

“I have performed here but I have never been to see anything.”

Joe’s dad, Neville Ward added: “Joe does a lot for his mum so he really deserved this.”

Mr and Mrs Buckler, aged 72 and 71, from Barwell, were nominated by their Macmillan Nurse.

Mrs Buckler said: “It has been great because we never get out much. It’s been so lovely.”

Individuals were rewarded not the only ones that were rewarded as various groups were also welcomed for the day.

Father Frank Daly of St Peter’s Church in Hinckley was among the guests and he brought members of the Sunshine Club - a social club for people with learning and physical disabilities who have raised £6,000 for charities in the town.

He said: “ The whole thing is brilliant and the hospitality has been wonderful.

“The shows here are always of the highest quality and Joseph is such a remarkable show.”

Jackie Millerchip from Diverse And Unique Care was also at the event and was able to bring along four of the children she cares for.

She said: “Events like this are so great because the kids love it and are able to come with their carers so it gives the parents some time off. “

“It is also usually really expensive for parents to have to pay for a carer to come along to these things normally.”

Rebecca Jordon, 17, was one of Jackie’s party. She said: “The coins are great - they are like pirate treasure.

“I also really liked Ryan - he was very good.”

The day, which brought smiles to everyone’s faces, was made possible by the partnership between the Concordia Youth Theatre and Hinckley Rotary Club.

Jeremy Holt, chairman of the youth theatre, said: “This is our way of giving something back to the community.

“We did the first event two years ago and it was a great success.”

“We would really like to make it a regular event.”

Keith Ball, community chairman of Hinckley Rotary Club said: “Our motto is ‘service before self’ and that is something all these VIPs have been doing.

“We want them to feel very special this afternoon.

“We have spent £1,000 that has been raised within the community to give something back to the deserving people of Hinckley.”